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Key Facts: Gifu Entrance Science Exam

50 min / 100 points

Length and maximum score of the Gifu science paper (Mar 4, 2026)

Gifu Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 selection guidelines

5 subjects / 500 points

Five-subject academic examination total, combined with the chousasho for admission

Gifu Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 selection guidelines

Mar 4, 2026

Reiwa 8 first-selection academic examination date; results announced March 13, 2026

Gifu Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 selection schedule

JPY 2,200

Entrance examination fee, paid via the WEB application system

Gifu Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 selection guidelines

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The Gifu public high school entrance science paper is a 50-minute, 100-point written exam on March 4, 2026, covering physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, set by the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original practice questions with explanations as a study aid.

Sample Gifu Entrance Science Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Gifu Entrance Science exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A student walks 600 m in 10 minutes at a steady pace. What is the student's average speed?
A.60 m/min
B.6 m/min
C.610 m/min
D.0.017 m/min
Explanation: Average speed is distance divided by time: 600 m ÷ 10 min = 60 m/min. The units of the answer tell you which division to perform, since metres per minute means metres divided by minutes. This is the basic speed formula from first-year junior-high physics.
2During a thunderstorm, you see the flash of lightning several seconds before you hear the thunder. Why?
A.Sound travels faster than light through air
B.Light travels much faster than sound through air
C.Thunder is produced a few seconds after the lightning
D.The human eye detects events faster than the ear under all conditions
Explanation: Light travels through air at about 300,000 km/s, while sound travels at only about 340 m/s. The flash and the thunder are produced at the same instant, but the light reaches you almost immediately while the sound takes several seconds to cover the same distance. Counting the delay can even be used to estimate how far away the lightning struck.
3A ray of light strikes a plane mirror with an angle of incidence of 40°. What is the angle of reflection?
A.50°
B.90°
C.130°
D.40°
Explanation: The law of reflection states that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence, both measured from the normal (the line perpendicular to the mirror surface). Since the angle of incidence is 40°, the angle of reflection is also 40°.
4A metal block has a mass of 54 g and a volume of 20 cm³. What is the density of the metal?
A.0.37 g/cm³
B.2.7 g/cm³
C.74 g/cm³
D.1080 g/cm³
Explanation: Density is mass divided by volume: 54 g ÷ 20 cm³ = 2.7 g/cm³. This value matches the density of aluminium, a common example in junior-high science. The unit g/cm³ itself reminds you that grams are divided by cubic centimetres.
5Which of the following objects is attracted to a magnet?
A.An iron nail
B.An aluminium can
C.A copper wire
D.A rubber eraser
Explanation: Magnets attract ferromagnetic materials: iron, nickel, and cobalt. An iron nail contains iron, so it is attracted. Aluminium and copper are metals but are not magnetic, and rubber is a non-magnetic insulator.
6A car travels 72 km in 1 hour on an expressway. What is its speed in metres per second (m/s)?
A.72 m/s
B.20 m/s
C.2 m/s
D.259 m/s
Explanation: Convert the units before computing: 72 km = 72,000 m and 1 hour = 3,600 s. Then speed = 72,000 m ÷ 3,600 s = 20 m/s. A handy shortcut is to divide a speed in km/h by 3.6 to get m/s.
7A force of 60 N presses on a surface with an area of 0.5 m². What is the pressure on the surface?
A.30 Pa
B.120 Pa
C.60.5 Pa
D.59.5 Pa
Explanation: Pressure is force divided by area: 60 N ÷ 0.5 m² = 120 N/m² = 120 Pa. Dividing by an area smaller than 1 m² gives a pressure larger than the force value, which is why sharp objects with small contact areas produce high pressure.
8A force of 2 N lifts a box straight up by 0.5 m. How much work is done on the box?
A.1 J
B.100 J
C.4 J
D.0.25 J
Explanation: Work equals force times the distance moved in the direction of the force: 2 N × 0.5 m = 1 J. Distances must be in metres when force is in newtons and work in joules, because 1 J = 1 N × 1 m.
9An electric heater is connected to a 100 V supply and draws a current of 5 A. What is the electrical power consumed by the heater?
A.20 W
B.500 W
C.0.05 W
D.505 W
Explanation: Electrical power equals voltage times current: P = V × I = 100 V × 5 A = 500 W. In Japanese homes the mains supply is 100 V, so this is a typical calculation for everyday appliances. A 500 W heater converts 500 joules of electrical energy into heat every second.
10A current of 0.3 A flows through a resistor of 10 Ω. What is the voltage across the resistor?
A.3 V
B.33 V
C.0.03 V
D.13 V
Explanation: Ohm's law states V = I × R. Substituting, V = 0.3 A × 10 Ω = 3 V. Keeping the units in A and Ω gives the answer directly in volts.

About the Gifu Entrance Science Exam

The Gifu Public High School Entrance Examination science paper is set by the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education. The single 50-minute, 100-point paper, administered on March 4, 2026 in the Reiwa 8 first selection, is a written exam on the MEXT junior-high Course of Study covering physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, with experiment and data-interpretation constructed responses. Admission combines the five-subject scores (500 points) with the junior-high report (chousasho). This page provides 100 original English-language practice questions with detailed explanations as a study adaptation — not an official translation or a simulation of the official format.

Assessment

The real Gifu science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 100 points (500 total across five subjects); in the Reiwa 8 (2026) first selection it was sat 13:20-14:10 on March 4, 2026, with interviews on March 4-5 and results announced on March 13, 2026. It is set prefecture-wide on the MEXT junior-high Course of Study across physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, and is answered in writing, including experiment-based constructed responses. Admission combines the academic test with the junior-high report (chousasho), and some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha haiten) to specific subjects. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.

Time Limit

50 minutes for the science subject paper (13:20-14:10 on March 4, 2026 in the Reiwa 8 first selection)

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark; scored out of 100 points (500 total across 5 subjects); selection combines academic test results with the junior-high report (chousasho), with school-level weighted scoring (keisha haiten) allowed

Exam Fee

JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee, paid through the WEB application system per the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 (2026) selection guidelines (Gifu Prefectural Board of Education)

Gifu Entrance Science Exam Content Outline

About 25% of this practice bank

Physics and Energy

Motion, forces, work and energy, electric circuits with Ohm's law and power calculations, electromagnetism, light, and sound.

About 25% of this practice bank

Chemistry and Matter

Density, solutions and percent concentration, gases and their tests, chemical reactions and mass conservation, and acids, bases, and ions.

About 25% of this practice bank

Biology and Life

Cells, photosynthesis and respiration, plant and human body systems, ecosystems, and Mendelian heredity.

About 25% of this practice bank

Earth and Space Science

Rocks, earthquakes, and plate tectonics; weather fronts and humidity; seasons; and the motions of the sun, moon, and planets.

How to Pass the Gifu Entrance Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass mark; scored out of 100 points (500 total across 5 subjects); selection combines academic test results with the junior-high report (chousasho), with school-level weighted scoring (keisha haiten) allowed
  • Assessment: The real Gifu science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 100 points (500 total across five subjects); in the Reiwa 8 (2026) first selection it was sat 13:20-14:10 on March 4, 2026, with interviews on March 4-5 and results announced on March 13, 2026. It is set prefecture-wide on the MEXT junior-high Course of Study across physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, and is answered in writing, including experiment-based constructed responses. Admission combines the academic test with the junior-high report (chousasho), and some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha haiten) to specific subjects. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
  • Time limit: 50 minutes for the science subject paper (13:20-14:10 on March 4, 2026 in the Reiwa 8 first selection)
  • Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee, paid through the WEB application system per the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 (2026) selection guidelines

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Gifu Entrance Science Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the standard formulas — density = mass ÷ volume, percent concentration, V = IR, P = V × I — and practice substituting values with units.
2For experiment questions, identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables before reading the results table.
3Because the official paper requires written scientific explanations, supplement this MCQ bank with practice writing cause-and-effect answers in full sentences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the real Gifu science entrance paper multiple-choice?

No. The official paper is answered in writing, mixing knowledge items with experiment, graph, and data-interpretation constructed responses. The MCQs here are an English-language study adaptation — not an official translation or format simulation — so practice writing full scientific explanations as well.

Are these questions official past exam problems?

No. Although the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education publishes the actual examination problems after each sitting, it does not publish them as a multiple-choice set. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation aligned to the MEXT junior-high Course of Study.

How long is the science paper and what is the maximum score?

The science paper is a single 50-minute exam scored out of 100 points, sat 13:20-14:10 on March 4, 2026 in the Reiwa 8 first selection. The five subjects total 500 points, and admission combines these scores with the junior-high report (chousasho), with some schools applying weighted scoring (keisha haiten) to specific subjects.

What is the Reiwa 8 (2026) application and results schedule?

First-selection applications were accepted February 6 (noon) to February 12 (noon), 2026 through the WEB application system, with a change window on February 13-17. The academic examination was held on March 4, 2026, interviews on March 4-5, and results were announced on March 13, 2026. The second selection on March 19, 2026 does not include a science paper.

What parts of the junior-high science curriculum does the exam cover?

The paper covers all four MEXT junior-high science fields: physics (motion, forces, electricity, energy), chemistry (matter, solutions, reactions, ions), biology (cells, plants, the human body, ecosystems, heredity), and earth science (geology, weather, astronomy). This bank distributes its 100 items evenly across the four fields, including calculation items for density, concentration, and Ohm's law.

Do these details apply to the next (Reiwa 9 / 2027) entrance examination?

The figures on this page describe the Reiwa 8 cycle, whose academic examination was sat on March 4, 2026. The Gifu Prefectural Board of Education has already published its Reiwa 9 (2027 entry) selection guidelines. The five-subject, 50-minute, 100-point structure has been stable across recent cycles, but confirm the Reiwa 9 dates and rules on the board's own page before relying on them.